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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,852.68, 747,748.80 and 300,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,852.68, 747,748.80 and 300,134.46 is: 414,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,852.68 : 747,748.80 = 300,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,852.68/747,748.80 = 300,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,852.68x = 747,748.80 × 300,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,852.68x = 224,425,182,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,425,182,303.65/541,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,181.18

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